Skip to main content

Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Monday, 23 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 February 2026. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Friday, 13 March 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


NHS: Private Sector

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to page 124 of the DHSC annual report and accounts 2024-25, HC1446, whether Alan Milburn is required to recuse himself from involvement in NHS and private sector health policy relating to (a) AM Strategy Ltd, (b) Bridgepoint Capital Ltd, (c) Human Therapeutic Ltd, (d) Mars Incorporated and (e) PWC.

Answer

Prior to appointment, non-executive candidates are required to declare all relevant interests. Appropriate mitigations are then put in place and approved by the Department.

This process was carried out for the Rt Hon. Alan Milburn, whose interests, and any updates to them, are available in the Department’s Annual Report and Accounts and on the GOV.UK website in alignment with Government policy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
114868
Session
2024-26
Related items
Report and Accounts of the Department of Health and Social Care
Thursday, 11 December 2025
House of Commons papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Health services Private sector NHS Milburn, Alan
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk